Fueled?

Our culture runs on coffee and gasoline, the first often tasting like the second.

Edward Abbey

Guilty as charged

The modern mocha is a bittersweet concoction of imperialism, genocide, invention, and consumerism served with whipped cream on top.

Sarah Vowell

Well-rounded?

I read Shakespeare and the Bible, and I can shoot dice. That's what I call a liberal education.

Tallulah Bankhead

Strange Convergence: Superheros + Historical Photos

Superman assists as soldiers from the 7th US Army carry artworks down the steps of Meunschwanstein Castle where European art treasures, stolen by the Nazis, were hidden during World War II. More.

Strange Convergence = Bright lights + Talking Heads

Last resort?

Nathan Coley's sculpture in Folkestone, a British seaside town.

Strange Convergence: National Flags + Food

My country 'tis of cheese?

Strange Convergence = (Speed Dating - Dating) + Therapy

Speed shrinking at NY Times.

Strange Convergence = Kinetic Sculpture + Hands

Not getting enough attention?
Get yourself an Applause Machine.

Strange Convergence: Kettle + Flute

Some music with your tea?

Strange Convergence: Coffee Filters + Design = Prom Dress

Aimee Kick, who designed her own prom dress out of unbleached paper coffee filters. More at Ethical Style.

Strange Convergence: Piano + Cats = Katzenklavier

A proposed cure for melancholy and attention deficit disorder during 17th century. More at Wikipedia.

Strange Convergence = Jane Austen + Zombies

Seth Grahame-Smith's mashup combining Jane Austen's classic 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice with elements of modern zombie fiction. Peruse the first three chapters or get the details.

Strange Convergence: Wind + Knitting = Art

Wind Knitting Factory exhibit at Royal College of Art, London.